Houston city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Houston city, Alaska Demographics
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As of 2026, Houston city, Alaska has a total population of 1,693, the 55th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $60,865, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.6%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 11.7% is notably above the national average.

Houston city Quick Facts

Population 1,693

Median Household Income $60,865

Median Home Value $235,900

Poverty Rate 18.6%

Unemployment Rate 11.7%

Median Age 42.4 years

Homeownership Rate 70.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

High School Graduation Rate 90.8%

Diversity Index 31/100

Population 1,693 55th of 330

Median Income $60,865 average

Poverty Rate 18.6% 50% higher national

Median Home Value $235,900 above average

How Houston city Compares

Median Household Income

Houston city

$60,865

$89,336

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Houston city

$235,900

$333,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.8%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 23.8%

$100K+ 31.1%

Employment

11.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

58.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.7%

Renter 29.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.5%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

30.2%

75+

4.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Houston city Rankings in Alaska

#55 Population of 330

#147 Median Income of 330

#160 Education of 330

#98 Home Value of 330

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Cities Similar to Houston city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Point MacKenzie CDP	1,728	N/A	$206,300	3.7%	8.2%
Cohoe CDP	1,619	$59,000	$228,600	21.9%	18.0%
Haines CDP	1,781	$72,250	$321,000	37.7%	5.6%
Willow CDP	1,769	$74,669	$285,100	25.8%	14.8%
Prudhoe Bay CDP	1,971	N/A	N/A	19.5%	0.7%

Population Overview

Houston city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 1,693. It ranks as the 55th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Houston city is 42.4 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Houston city is $60,865. This is 32% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 11.7%. This is 103% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $235,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Houston city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Houston city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Houston city, Alaska?

Houston city, Alaska has a population of 1,693 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Houston city, AK?

The median household income in Houston city is $60,865, which is 23% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Houston city, AK?

The poverty rate in Houston city is 18.6%. This means approximately 314 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Houston city, Alaska?

Houston city's population is 81.2% White, 0.8% Black, 4.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Houston city, AK?

The median home value in Houston city is $235,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

How educated is Houston city, Alaska?

14.1% of adults (25+) in Houston city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.